Gaylin Munford

About

Creative | Resourceful | Innovative Education Administrator focused on helping students with exceptional needs and families meet their full potential.

Experience

• Special Education Coordinator at Santa Ana Unified School District
  Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

• Administrator - Special Education at COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
  Jan 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

  Responsible for overseeing and enhancing special education programs within the district by providing strategic direction and management for special education services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Working closely with school site administrators, teachers, and external agencies to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and support services for students with disabilities and provide resources and training .

• INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Full-time · 24 yrs 6 mos)
  • Education Program Specialist
    Aug 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Provided specialized support and expertise in the development, delivery, and monitoring of special education services and programs.

  • Teacher and Educational Specialist
    Aug 1999 - Sep 2022 · 23 yrs 2 mos

    Elementary and Middle School General Education Teacher and Highschool RSP & SDC teacher

• Induction Mentor at Los Angeles County Office of Education
  Jun 2018 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  Supported and guided early-career teachers through their induction program as they transition from preparation to their professional teaching practice.

• English Second Language Instructor at California State University, Fullerton
  Apr 2014 - Aug 2014 · 5 mos

  Taught English to non-native speakers, helping them improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in English.